Bronwyn King

Executive Director

Bronwyn King is a dedicated community arts supporter focused on creating more opportunities for public art, small businesses, and community engagement in Hyattsville and its surrounding areas. As co-founder of the local non-profit SoHy Co-op, she has helped promote local businesses while creating meaningful opportunities for public art and artist visibility. She remains deeply committed to building a vibrant, inclusive community where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive.

Jihan Asher

Program Manager

Jihan Asher (she/her) is a part-time Program Manager at the Hyattsville CDC, where she supports programs that strengthen economic opportunity, community connection, and neighborhood resilience. She also supports and participates in arts and cultural work, with a deep appreciation for visual art, writing, and arts-based community spaces. Her work and personal interests often overlap in the creative world, where she values experimentation, expression, and cultural storytelling. She holds an M.A. in International Studies from the University of Connecticut and a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland, College Park, with additional training in creative writing through the Jiménez-Porter Writers House.

Lianna Holden

Intern

Lianna Holden is a sophomore at Pomona College majoring in Politics and minoring in Media Studies. Originally from Lewiston, Maine, she is interested in community engagement and advocacy. On campus, she has been involved with voter engagement initiatives through the League of Women Voters and student organizing efforts around public policy and civic participation. This summer, she is excited to work with the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation supporting local arts and small businesses.

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Jessica Perez

Communication & Program Specialist

Jessica Perez joins the Hyattsville CDC after working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a service specialist from 2018-2021, working on Hurricane Harvey, the COVID-19 vaccine, FEMA Funeral Assistance Program. Throughout these roles, she helped people nationally and holds deep knowledge about public policy in how the federal system operates managing natural disasters. Jessica has a Master’s Degree in Political Communication from American University. She enjoys hiking and trying new restaurants in the DMV area in her spare time.

Todd Dengel

Chair, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Todd Dengel is currently the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Reimagined Parking overseeing its family of nationally recognized brands – Impark, Lanier, Republic Parking and AmeriPark. Todd’s primary role is developing new commercial asset opportunities while maintaining successful client relationships. Todd has lived in Hyattsville, Maryland with his family since 2010. He is currently a member of the Hyattsville Preservation Society and the Hyattsville City Planning Advisory Committee. He has also served as an Executive Committee member of the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District in Washington, D.C.

Mike Franklin

Proprietor, Franklin's Restaurant, Brewery Store

Mike Franklin is an entrepreneur, who is the owner, developer, and operator of Franklins Restaurant, Brewpub and General Store.
    Mike worked in the toy distribution and sales business for nineteen years. A detailed profile of the history of his operation in Hyattsville is available from Franklin’s Brewery website. Mike is a graduate of St. Johns College of Annapolis, MD with a B.A. in Classics.

Lisa Jordan

Senior Director of Digital Marketing

Lisa Jordan an experienced marketing & communications leader in travel and hospitality, Lisa Jordan is Senior Director of Digital Marketing for Red Roof, a leading economy hotel brand. Her professional background includes nearly 20 years of brand development, marketing strategy and implementation, team leadership and e-commerce in travel. Previously she served on the executive leadership team at Hostelling International USA as Vice President of Marketing. She held several positions during a prior 10-year tenure at Sabre Hospitality Solutions.

Lynda Lynn

Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc.

Lynda has a background in sales, recruiting, training and project management. She has worked on a wide range of projects for a variety of clients, ranging from event planning at University Town Center to project management during the Exxon/Mobil merger. While at IKON Office Solutions Lynda developed the sponsorship-in-kind relationship with The Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. She serves on the board of her homeowners association and enjoys the arts and running.

Lawrence Taub

Principal, O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A

Lawrence N. Taub has been representing local and national developers, builders, businesses and property owners in land use and zoning matters for over thirty years. Mr. Taub represents his clients before administrative, legislative and judicial bodies to obtain all required approvals for a wide range of developments, including mixed-use and transit-oriented projects, retail centers, office complexes, single-family and multi-family residential developments, senior housing projects, private schools, religious institutions, sand and gravel mining operations, and solid waste facilities.

Gloria Felix-Thompson

Director, the arts connection

Gloria Felix-Thompson is a leader, community advocate and experienced professional committed to fostering cultural enrichment and social progress. Her journey reflects a strong dedication to empowering others and making lasting positive change. With a career spanning over three decades, Gloria has made meaningful contributions
to the arts and public relations landscape. Serving as the Director of the Washington-based nonprofit, the arts connection, from 1983 to 2021, she played a pivotal role in orchestrating executive and artistic operations. Her responsibilities ranged from supervising staff and volunteers to designing and executing media and fundraising campaigns.

Mark Mazz

Architect

Mark J. Mazz is an architect who has specialized in accessible design and providing expert consulting for
over 40 years. His clients include owners, architects, engineers, developers, construction managers, organizations for persons with disabilities, and governmental agencies. His major clients have included the Architect of the Capitol, other Federal agencies, and Montgomery County, MD. In his eight years
with the Federal Government, Mark was an architect in DOJ’s Housing and Civil Enforcement and
Disability Rights Sections and the senior advisor on accessibility issues in HUD’s Office of Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity.
Mark is licensed architect and a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a B.S. in
Architecture (Urban Studies) and a Bachelor’s of Architecture. He serves on the Boards of the
Accessibility Professional Association (APA) and CALMRA. The APA provides a forum, resources, and
continuing education for accessibility specialists, architects, interior designers, engineers, ADA
coordinators, building officials, and others about the built environment. CALMRA helps adults with
cognitive disabilities live fulfilling lives. We provide a day program and have 15 homes, each serving
only 3 adults.
Since graduating from college, Mark has lived in Riverdale and Hyattsville. Currently, he is living in and renovating an old house in Hyattsville. After spending so much time on the road for work, Mark enjoys
collecting art, the Hyattsville community, and having breweries and restaurants within walking distance to home.

Daniel Simon

Preservationist, Business owner, and Commercial Real Estate Investor

`Daniel Simon is a preservationist, business owner, and commercial real estate investor with more than two decades of experience in the Washington, D.C. region. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he focuses on the preservation and rehabilitation of historic and underutilized buildings that support local businesses while maintaining neighborhood character. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Daniel has been particularly active in Hyattsville and the Gateway Arts District, where he has restored older properties and helped create space for small businesses to grow and thrive. He lives in Montgomery County with his family and remains committed to strengthening vibrant, locally rooted communities across the area.